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Let us begin with the name of this delightful little cookie. The word “short” does not refer to the height of the cookie but to the fact that it is full of shortening, in this case a high percentage of butter. The high butterfat content gives these cookies a very appealing crunchy texture. The word “bread” harkens back to a time when “bread” referred to any baked item that contained flour. These hearty little confections keep for long periods of time and can be carried along on journeys and mailed to friends as very welcome gifts. They require no refrigeration. They can also be made with no modern equipment other than an oven, though you can make yours with a food processor.

Recipe included in: A Classic British Afternoon Tea.